Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro is hospitalized with severe abdominal pain, raising questions about his ability to continue his right-wing agenda ahead of next year’s presidential election.
Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro Hospitalized with Abdominal Pain
Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, was hospitalized on Friday in Santa Cruz, a small city in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, after being afflicted with strong abdominal pain.
Jair Bolsonaro is a Brazilian politician who has been the President of Brazil since 2019.
He rose to prominence as a congressman in the 1980s and served in various positions, including Minister of Defense.
Bolsonaro's presidency has been marked by controversy, including environmental policies that have contributed to the Amazon rainforest fires.
In 2021, he was impeached for his handling of the pandemic but acquitted due to lack of evidence.
He is known for his far-right views and criticism of liberal democracy.
Reasons Behind the Hospitalization
Bolsonaro was speaking at a political event with supporters when he started feeling unwell. His son, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, stated that his father suffered from ‘strong‘ pain during the event. The hospitalization comes as Bolsonaro was beginning a trip across northeastern Brazil to promote his party’s right-wing agenda, ahead of next year’s presidential election.
Political Significance
Bolsonaro has been barred from running in the upcoming presidential election due to a conviction for electoral fraud. Despite this, he continues to be active in politics and is using the trip to connect with supporters and promote his party’s platform. The hospitalization raises questions about Bolsonaro‘s ability to continue his political activities, particularly given his age and health.
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